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1 online resource (1 audio file (35hr., 51 min.)) : digital. |
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digital digital recording rda |
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data file rda |
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Digital content provided by hoopla. |
| Performer |
Narrated by John McDonough. |
| Summary |
Thomas Keneally, the Booker Prize-winning author of Schindler's List, is universally praised for crafting smooth narratives from authentic historical events. With The Great Shame, he turns his insightful eye toward the Irish struggle through the nineteenth century. In sharp contrast to much of Europe, Ireland was a terrible place to be during the 1800s. Many of the nation's finest people set sail for America and Canada. Others were forcibly exiled to Australia for committing crimes as minor as shoplifting. And approximately one million perished when a widespread potato fungus fueled a devastating famine. But the Irish survived-on their homeland and spanning the globe-making profound contributions to the world. Epic in scope, this account captures the humanity of these events and ultimately emerges as a message of hope and glory. Keneally, an Australian with Irish bloodties, powerfully examines many shattered lives-including those of his own relatives. Narrator John McDonough brings a spirit to this extraordinary book that will not soon be forgotten. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Subject |
Irish -- English-speaking countries -- History -- 19th century.
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Irish -- English-speaking countries -- History -- 20th century.
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Civilization, Modern -- Irish influences.
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Ireland -- Civilization -- 19th century.
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Ireland -- Emigration and immigration -- History -- 19th century.
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McDonough, John. Narrator.
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hoopla digital.
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| ISBN |
9781449875350 (sound recording : hoopla Audio Book) |
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1449875351 (sound recording : hoopla Audio Book) |
| Music No. |
MWT13507528 |
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